Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop for easy access.
Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.
Running slackware 9 on a linux server- I'd like to be able to click a link on OSX 10.3.2 and have it bring up KDE(or GNOME) desktop or launchbar since I'm adminning a Mud and OSX finder doesn't upload ...